1940-05-17 — Page 22

THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 17, 1940,

MR. BLACK'S FINE RECORD OVER THE WEEK-END Rides Sapper To

To New

New Australian Record

MR. PIH'S

TWO WINS

By "Rapier"

the

Prior to the commencement of first race on Monday, it was evident that the going was likely to be heavy,. as the track was still wet, and this turned out to be the case.

Thirteen ponies faced the starter in the

Smugglers Handicap, and they got away fairly well bunched together. There was no the appreciable change until coming Into straight, when The Tigress, carrying 164 lbs., forged ahead. Without the assistance

BIG DIVIDENDS: "DOUBLE" PAYS ALMOST $2,000

By "RAPIER”

INTEREST IN RACING in Hong Kong, despite pre- vailing uncertainty in world conditions, seems to be in- creasing, as a visit to the Valley over the week-end would have revealed.

of his whip, Mr. Chao kept plugging along, large crowds, and those who turned UP | key's urge, and provided the stronger finish

the

The Fifth Extra Meeting. attracted passed near the distance post.

Gladiator responded strongly to its joc- were rewarded with some really keen to win from Rose Evelyn by a length, with hotly pursued by Mr. Needa on Gog, with

Musketeer third, another. five lengths away. Mr. Yuen making an effort on Dow-Jones.racing, although the finishes on

Only two ponies faced the starter in the They finished up in the order named, The whole were far from exciting as com- Tigress paying out a fairly good dividend.

over 14 miles for Australian ponies of this The Green Island Handicap (First Sec-pared with those at previous meet second race, the Warwick Farm Handicap season, winners of $1,000 or more in stakes tion), from the 14-mile post distance, sawings.

barred. After three false starts Catterick Ronson (Mr. Poy) justify the support which

Bridge (Mr. Needa) managed to get off, fol- lowed by Rowan (Mr. Hearne) length behind. This order was maintained almost throughout, Rowan eventually going in front in the home straight to win by hall

length.

it had received, although carrying top

weight of 168 lbs.

about

On Saturday the track had not re- covered from the effects of rain, and, in spite of the slightly heavy going, I expected Musketeer (Mr. Liang) to do better, but it failed miserably, the pony evi- Sapper, cleverly ridden by Mr. Black, broke the record for Australian ponies dently not liking the sticky state of the track, On the rise of the barrier Mr. Proulx

for the mile distance, which, inciden-a

The third race, the Stonecutters Handicap sent Oak Bay into the lead, followed by Ron-

over the Champions distance for Griffins of Chao) and Musketeer. tally, was held by Strathroy with Mr. son, Hughber (Mr.

took Black as the jockey. On Monday the

this season, winners of $1,000 or more in Before rounding the bend Ronson command and went on to win, with Hughbergoing was even heavier as rain fell stakes barred, saw the Eve stable score its intermittently throughout the after-second successive win with Eve of Reason, close on its heels, followed by Oak Bay.

ably handled by Mr. Black.

MR. PIH'S ERROR

noon.

which it

Eve of Dancing (Mr. J. Barrow) took the lead, followed by Attacking Time (Mr. Wel), Hughber (Mr. Chao) and Eve of Reason. At the football stands Mr. Black took Eve of Reason into second. position, maintained until rounding the bend, when which win by 13% lengths from Hughber, came up strongly to take second place. Eve

to In the Whitsun Plate Clember failed

By scoring four wins during the accept, and, in its absence, Craigavad, with Mr. Pih on top, monopolised the betting, two days of racing, Mr. Black now followed by O-Lan, (Mr. Sung). Mr. Needa tops the winning jockeys. His win on set a cracking pace on Dupont Bay, but Sapper was well-judged, and on Sat- Mr. Pih was satisfied to stay behind--too far back as it transpired-for it was ulti-urday he created a sensation by win-it overhauled its stable-mate to go on and mately defeated. Eve of Harvest was running on Emergency Call, which paid a dividend of $207.50. In the Whitsun ning strongly, and just before coming into the straight it shot forward and by the time Plate on Monday, Mr. Black, riding Eve of Harvest, scored another meri- torious success.

Mr. Pih made his challenge it had establish- ed a comfortable lead. The result was never in further doubt, as, without his whip, Mr. Pih simply, could not get any more from his mount.

race,

After his failure in the previous Mr. Pih made amends by scoring a sur- prise win in the next event, which was the Sharks Bay Handicap for "A" Class Aus- tralian ponies.

Messrs. Hearne and Pih come next

with two wins each, and honours among the owners were fairly evenly divided.

FINE FINISH

A very fine finish featured the first race, the Lead Mine Handicap (First Section) for In the absence of both Sapper and Far

but, "C" Class China ponies ridden by novice View, the race seemed quite open,

tactics as before, Mr. Jockeys over the Derby distance. Much was following the same Pin sent Courting Eve out in front, where expected of Advancing Time (Mr. Ho Hong- it remained to the end. Baffin Bay (Mr. ping), the favourite, but the pony was at no time in the picture and was a disappoint- Hearne) came up very strongly over the last

ment to those who backed it. 100 yards, but. Courting Eve was too far in front to be seriously worried. Vanity Fair (Mr. Needa) was third..

After several disappointing runs, Gladiator (Mr. R. M. Wood) at last came into the limelight to score its first win this season.

and

Only five ponies faced the starter in the

Musketeer (Mr. Chiu Ki-fan) jumped into fifth race, the Beaufort Handicap, over six furlongs, Eve of Dancing (Mr. Hoo Pak- the lead followed by Rose-Queen (Mr. Se- ming) appeared for the second time, but queira), Rose Evelyn (Mr. Coppin) again failed. Attacking Time (Mr. Wei) and Galveston Bay (Mr. Treverton). On passing Eve of Folly (Mr. Black) endeavoured to the 11⁄2 mile post for the second time, Mus- secure an early lead, but, coming into the keteer was still leading with Galveston Bay straight, whilst these two were still fight-second, followed by Rose Evelyn and Gla- ing it out, Mr. Chang sent Smashing Through diator.. After passing the Rock Rose Evelyn forward on the outside to win quite easily. overtook Galveston Bay for second position, and Attacking with Gladiator hard, on its heels until the Eve of Folly was second

ponies ran last quarter, when these two Time third.

level in chase of Musketeer, which they

INTERESTING STRUGGLE The sixth race saw Mr. Ph record his second win of the day. Riding White Dia- mond and carrying 168 lb., he made no mis- take about it, although he had quite an interesting struggle with Jober (Mr. Liang) up to a certain stage. Jennifer (Mr. Needa), as was expected, ran off into a good lead, which it was unable to maintain, and it was left to Jober and White Diamond to fight it the out. White Diamond proved much stronger pony, and its win was fully deser- ved. Jober was second and Rose Emily (Mr. Poy) third,

Then came the big upset of the day, in the Manly Handicap for "B" Class Austra- Ilan ponies over the Derby distance, which resulted in a really surprise win for Brutus (Mr. H. M. Botelho).

the two mile post the latter asserted itself and won without difficulty.

The ninth race,, the Killara Handicap for Australian ponies of this season, gave Aus- tralian Prince (Mr. Proulx) its first success, and it was well merited. Grand Allegiance (Mr. Pih) was expected to do well here, but a really bad start spoiled its chances, the same applying to Catterick Bridge (Mr. On the other hand, Australian Needa), Prince had a good start, and it won without Spring Shine being seriously challenged. (Mr. Sung) just managed to get the better for second of Brown Derby (Mr. Black) position.

of Dancing was third.

SAPPER'S FINE WIN

and' in

A great race was seen in the fourth race, the Whitsun Handicap for Australian ponies of this season over the mile, which was the main attraction of the afternoon, which Far View (Mr. Pih), the champion pony during the Annual Meeting, met defeat for the second time at the hands of Sapper. By this win and the lowering of Strathroy's record by 1-4/5 seconds, Sapper must now be regarded as the best among the Austra- lan ponies.

H.K.C.C. SHOULD BEAT K.C.C.

The match between University and

United Services Recreation Club hav- ing been postponed because of Uni- there will be versity examinations,

in Mixed Doubles only two matches Division of the Tennis League played this afternoon.

Although Chinese Recreation Club, holders of the title, will be without Mrs. Enid Litton, who is indisposed, in beating K.C.C. "B," who have had they should still have little difficulty to reorganise their team, as Mrs, Chiu and Miss Yeung, of their team of last year will be turning out.

A close match should result from the fixture between K. C. C. "A" and H.K.CC. on the former's courts.

It is interesting to note that the leading Cricket Club pair this year will be L. Goldman and Miss Ann Tylor,, both of whom played last season for U.S.R.C.

Other pairs are fairly good, being B. C. Fay and the steady Mrs. An- drews, and the Club mixed doubles tournament winners, T. A. Pearce and Miss J. Armstrong.

For K. C. C., Mrs. Burnett is still suffering from a bad hand and Guest and Miss Stokes are indisposed and will not be playing. E. F. Fincher is back in the team and G. C. Burnett and Miss Harker will complete it. As none of the three pairs selected have had much experience of each other's play, however, it is not expected that Kowloon will win.

The following is to-day's programme and teams:

C.R.C.

V.

K.C.C. "B" V. H.K.C.C.

K.C.C. "A" Hong Kong C.C.-Miss A. Tylor and L. Goldman; Mrs. L. R. Andrews and B. C. Fay; Miss J. Armstrong and T. A. Pearce.

C.R.C.-Mrs. Chilu Chun-chiu and Lee Wal- tong: Miss Yeung Wai-bun and Paul Kong: w. C. Hung and A. N. Other.

In this race Melody. Star (Mr, Hearne) took the lead followed by Flying Dutchman (Mr. Treverton), Sapper (Mr. Black), Ascot Day (Mr. Chao) and Far View. On passing the winning post for the first time, Flying Dutchman forged ahead to take the lead up

·K.C.C‚ “'1Ã31-E. C. Fincher and Mrs. Wil- to the 11⁄2 mile post, when Sapper overtook. it to take command. At this juncture Farliams; A. E. P. Guest and Miss M, Stokes: View was seen to check in order to avoid E. F. Fincher and Mrs. Kevan:

K.C.C. "B":-S. A. Gray and Mrs. Swee- collision with Ascot Day, and in so doing lost valuable ground. On reaching the half ney; N. A. E. Mackay and Mrs. Sturgeon: mile post Mr. Pih sent Far View forward E. Zulauf and Mrs. A. Zimmern. to challenge Sapper, which was running con- fidently. The pony had not the strength to Australian Diamond, another last out, however, and had to admit defcat by a length.

MINOR UPSET three lengths behind, was third.

The first leg of the "Dally, Double" was decided on the second section of the Lead Mine Handicap for "C" Class China ponies, again ridden by. Novice Jockeys over 15 miles. It resulted in a minor upset, the fa- vourite, Silver Wings (Mr. S. W. Lee) run- ning unplaced.

good and finished five lengths. In front.

ita 30 "Double*** Centre Court rewarded backers with $273.10, each for their $5 bet.

In this race Snowy River (Mr. Liang) pulled up lame near the winning post and the jockey had to dismount.

came

The Shatin Handicap (Second Section), from the 111⁄2 mile post, for "D" Class China ponies, provided another sensation when Mr. Black brought in Emergency Call to win. Thirty Six, a pony of unknown quality It paid $207.50, the second best dividend of and. nicely the afternoon.

Talkative (Mr. Sung) was made hot fa- amongst this year's griffins

Talkative and Palmer handled by Mr. Yeung Wing-kwal, scored a well-deserved win. Eve of Hunting (Mr. J.vourite but it disappointed its backers by Barrow) took the lead, followed by Salvage running unplaced.

(Mr. Wel) took the lead, with Golden Cow (Mr. Liang) and Emergency Call in the Master (Mr. Ho Hong-ping), Eve of Peace (Mr. Hoo Pak-ming) and Thirty Six. This

When nearing the last quarter the the football rear, order was maintained, until stands, when Thirty Six, followed by Strath- leaders were passed by Golden Cow, which looked every inch a, winner or coming, down the straight. To the surprise of all, how- bannock (Mr. Treverton), went out in front. On coming down the straight Thirty 'Six was

over, Emergency Call (Mr. Black) still leading, with Strathbannock second and

through strongly on the rails to overhaul In the Lama Handicap, for second section Scenic View third, and this was the order

Golden Cow 50 yards from the post. While "B" Class China ponies, which was contest- in which they eventually finished.

First big upset of the afternoon occurred these two pontes were fighting it out, Valor- ed over the Champlons distance, Gay Star (Mr. Hearne) proved its superiority, despite in the second section of the Shatin Handicap ous (Mr. Hearne) came up on the outside the fact that it was carrying top weight of for "D" Class China ponies. Sunlight View with a great burst and passed Golden Cow (Mr. Pih) was made firm favourite with but could not catch Emergency Call, to Here again, the race was tame, except to-This Time (Mr. Wel).next in line of betting, which it lost by a head..... ANOTHER UPSET Frankiin (Mr. Needa) tried to run away, wards the end, when Gay Star responded and West Lake (Mr. Pan), the ultimate win-

Mr. magnificently, and, after overhauling Ex-ner, third in demand. but soon tired, and finished nowhere." Botelho kept his mount in a very nice posl. pansion Time, won without difficulty. Ex Portrush (Mr. Chang) shot out in front tion right through, with Sydney Lad a few pansion Time looked a possible winner after followed by West Lake, This Time and Sun- Coming into the straight, passing the two mile post for the second light View. On coming into the straight lengths behind, Brutus had a fairly good lead, but Sydney time. Avon, carrying 168 lb., did well to Portrush was still leading, but was tiring fast. It was overhauled by West Lake, near Lad, coming up strongly, ut one stage prac secure third place..

the band stand, the latter going on to win tically drew abreast. Brutus, however, had greater reserves, and, with a great effort,

by half a length from Sunlight View, which Mr. Botelho urged his mount forward to win

beat Portrush by a' length.

a spectacular race.

This race provided a most thrilling finish, and Mr. Botelho must be congratulated on his fine handling. of Brutus. On the other hand, had Mr. Hearne gone up earlier, in- stead of trailing behind, the result might | 168 lb. have been different.

Last race of the day, the third section of the Green Island Handicap, from the 132 mile post, saw the veteran Soldier of Britain return to the picture. This pony has been gradually...improving, and on Monday it cer tainly revealed a glimpse of its ald form.

of its 118 West Lake's win paid each backers the handsome sum of $222.20, the highest dividend of the afternoon.

- FAVOURITE FAILS

Last race of the day, the Spencer Handi- cap over the two mile post distance, for !!D" Class Australlan ponies; provided yet an other upset. This time: Mr. H. S. Chang, was responsible, to record a debut success the new arrival from Hankow, on Amber II. and a three-figure dividend.

Schmetterling (Mr. Yuen) took up the run- ning followed by Tarzan (Mr. Hoo Pak- ming), Brown Derby (Mr. Black) and In- This order was maintained until hearing the football stands, Only four persons made the right connec

come Tax (Mr. Liang). when Schmetterling faded out of the picture Brown tion in this, the second leg of "The Double":

Riding Celtle Star, Mr. Proulx once again and each received the handsome dividend of $1,005.00, which is undoubtedly the high-got the best start, followed by Strathban The Bondi Handleap, over 131⁄2 miles for for Tarzan to lead, followed by

nock (Mr. Black) and Soldier of Britain (Mr. "C" Class Australian ponies, was the second Derby, and Income Tax. On rounding the est paid out this year.

F. F. L1). Laughing Girl (Mr. Liang), sep-leg of the "Daily Double", and here" again. bend Mr. Black, on Brown Derby, hotly The race itself was pursued by Income Tax on the outside, took There is little that can be said with regard and favourite, could not get away quickly the favourite falled.

5. devoid of interest as Centre Court (Mr. the lead. While these, two ponies were bat to the eighth race, which was the, second | enough.

Strathbannock Sung) romped home an easy winner without tling it out, Mr. Chang quietly came up on After passing Celtic Star, section of the Green Island Handicap, over the distance from the 114 mile-post-For-a appeared to have a chance of winning, but being seriously challenged. Centre Court the rails and, amidst great excitement, sent brief period there was a struggle of sorts Soldier of Britain came through, beautifully took the lead from the outset and, although Amber II forward to win by a short head, it was feebly challenged by Ruby Star (Me with the same - distance - Separating Brown. between 'Blue Field (Mr. Chao) and Hills- and won with Strathbannock close behind,

Pan), on rounding the bend, it was, far too! Derby from Income Tax boro Bay (Mr. Noéda), but after passing, and Celtic Star third.

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